It only took 3 years to convince Ryan...,

but we finally have a play set. Cale is at the fair with Vanessa's Daycare, and Maren has been hanging with her Grammies all day. We're going to have some fun tonight!

July

That went fast!!

We had a lot of busy weekends in July - two golf tournaments each and an overnight in Eau Claire for Country Jam. This last weekend was nice and relaxing, minus the epic meltdown Cale displayed in Dick's Sporting Goods on Saturday - over mini NFL football helmets. At least we have an idea for a birthday gift!

I don't have a lot to write, so here are a few recent quotes:

Cale: "I have a lot of good ideas."

Cale: "Halle Berry Ranch?"
Me: "Say, H-i-d-d-e-n."
Cale: "Hidden."
Me: "V-a-l-l-e-y."
Cale: "Valley."
Me: "Ranch."
Cale: "Ranch."
Me: "Hidden Valley Ranch."
Cale: "Hidden Berry Vranch?"
(Giggles ensue.)

Maren: (In the Restroom at Dick's Sporting Goods.) "Mommy, me wipe you?"
Me: "No Thanks, Maren. Mommy will wipe."

August looks pretty clean so far. We're going to attend a Gopher scrimmage at the new stadium on the 22nd and we're planning a mini vacation in the cities during August 28-30. Then, football season will be sneaking upon us.